Crème d'Argent
Крем срібний
Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
An ancient French breed from the 1880s recognized for its creamy-white coat over a bright orange undercoat. One of the oldest color-specialized breeds.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Large
- Purpose
- Dual-purpose
- Buck weight
- 3.6–5 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.6–5 kg
- Adult weight
- 4.3 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 7 kits
- Litter range
- 6–8
- Meat yield
- 58%
- Slaughter age
- 14 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- FR
- Recognised
- 1880
Colours
cream
orange
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
The name translates to 'Cream of Silver,' referring to the unique orange undercoat and silvered guard hairs.
Breeding recommendations
- Moderate climate tolerance; check ears for heat stress (panting above 30°C).
- Mature weight 3.8–5.0 kg.
- Litter size 5–8 kits.
- Doe-buck ratio 10:1 for sustainable cycles.
- Slaughter age 12–14 weeks for both meat and pelt development.
